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oncomouse [′äŋk·ə‚mau̇s] (biology) A laboratory mouse that carries activated human cancer genes. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The Oncomouse has tumor-causing genes inserted in its genome so that it can be used for cancer research. The first bioengineered animal, patented in 1988 and called the "Harvard oncomouse," was programmed with a gene predisposing it to cancer. |
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